Bateman & Best

★★★★★ 4.9 (1,119 reviews)

334 Blackburn Road,Darwen, BB3 0AA

Regulated by Care Quality Commission

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Treatments & services

Examinations / check-upsHygiene / hygienistEmergency dentistryTeeth whiteningVeneersCrowns & bridgesDenturesOrthodontics / bracesClear aligners / InvisalignDental implantsSedation

Mentioned on the practice's own website · last checked 2026-05-23.

What this practice mentions

Private dentistryEmergency appointmentsWelcomes nervous patients

Based on the practice's website. NHS patient availability, where shown, comes from the NHS service search — not from website text.

Example prices

Indicative pricing — please confirm with the provider before booking.

  • The average cost of Invisalign in the from £2,000

Source: practice website · last checked 2026-05-23.

Opening hours

  • Monday08:45 – 18:30
  • Tuesday08:45 – 18:30
  • Wednesday08:45 – 17:30
  • Thursday08:45 – 17:30
  • Friday07:30 – 15:30

From the practice's website, last checked 2026-05-23. Hours can change — please call ahead for urgent visits.

The team

  • Dr Michael Best
  • Dr Catherine ArmstrongDentist
  • Dr Matthew GoodallDentist
  • Mrs Rachel WilkinsonPractice Manager

From the practice's website · last checked 2026-05-23.

Technology & systems mentioned

InvisalignBoutique WhiteningDamon

From the practice's website · last checked 2026-05-23.

About this practice

Established 1979.

From the practice's website.

Patient reviews

★★★★★ 4.9 from 1,119 reviews

Peter ★★★★★

Absolutely fantastic! Managed to squeeze me in at short notice and fixed my teeth. They look better than they did before! The service was amazing from reception staff to the dentist and his assistants, all of them were truly fantastic. The dentist explained everything to me before the procedure and then kept me updated throughout the procedure. The care taken was exemplary. I am honestly in awe at the skill of the dentist. If you are an anxious dental patient then I wholeheartedly recommend Bateman and Best. Thank you ever so much, simply amazing

Sally Robinson ★★★★★

Went for emergency NHS treatment after being in crippling pain and wasn’t registered at a dentist. From booking in the lady was so lovely on the phone and very polite. The treatment was very straight forward and everything was thoroughly explained to me from beginning, middle and end. Highly satisfied and thank you for making me feel at ease

Jo Savage ★★★★★

Catherine has spent a considerable amount of time over the last few years looking after me. Now I'm naturally antisocial, wary of dentists and generally wary of people but Catherine and everyone at at Bateman and Best have gone above and beyond, to put me at ease. They help you feel safe, informed of procedures, and what needs doing in a clear, considered way. They will go at a pace that works for you. Catherine, I have been told and have seen for myself, has a vast amount of experience with nervous and somewhat anxious patients. And I have been able to walk out of there, not feeling like I…

Okeoghene Akpojabor ★★★★★

"I recently had my first-ever dental appointment with Brodie Taylor, and I couldn't be more impressed. I was quite nervous going in, but the experience was so much better than I expected. Both Brodie and his assistant were incredibly professional and made me feel at ease immediately. He took the time to communicate all my options clearly and explained exactly what was happening during the procedure as it was being carried out. If you’re a first-timer or nervous about the dentist, I highly recommend this practice!"

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Regulated by Care Quality Commission

CQC regulates Mr Michael Best to provide care at this location. Registered since 05/07/2011. Last inspection 08/May/2019.

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Source: CQC · last checked 2026-05-21 · how we check listings